Military Asset List 2016

Arizona National Guard 162ND WING: The 162nd wing is the largest fighter wing in the country and resides on 94 acres next to Tucson International Airport which is a joint civilian-military public airport located south of the central business area of Tuscon, Arizona. Tuscon IAP is the second larget airport in Arizona. The military began using the airport in 1956.

Today, the northwest corner of the airport is home to the 162nd Above: Members of the 162nd raise the flag at the Tucson IAP. (U.S. Air Fighter Wing, the Air National Guard's premier F-16 Falcon fighter pilot Force photo)

training unit. Managing a Left: Members of 162nd Fighter fleet of more than 70 F-16 Wing flying F-16 Fighting Falcons over Tucson. (U.S. Air Force photo) C/D and Mid-Life Update

Fighting Falcons, the MISSION STATEMENT The Wing serves the is the and allied nations by providing the largest Air National Guard finest fighter training programs in the world, by deploying combat and fighter unit in the United combat supports forces to support contingency operations and by States. The Wing shares performing Aerospace Control Alert in the defense of North America use of the runway, security, and fire control with the airport. The 162nd Fighter Wing contributes approximately $280 million to the CONTACT local economy. Public Affairs Officer (520) 295-6192

FAST FACTS

» Location: Tucson, AZ (Pima County) » Land Area: 98 acres 2 » Special Use Airspace: 96,000 nautical miles » Sorties/Operations: 13,400 per year » Military Personnel: Approx. 1600 » Civilian Personnel: Approx. 20

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Arizona National Guard Military Asset List 162ND WING: ARIZONA

UNIT MISSIONS

» 162nd Fighter Wing: Serves the United States and allied nations by maintaining F-16 aircraft and qualified instructors for trianing personnel in support of U.S. and partner nation requirements; provide persistent, armed MQ-1 ISR and IAA capabilities to sustain national and state interests; support NORAD Air Control Alert directives with 24/7 immediate response aircraft in the defense of North America; and deliver an integreated realistic training environment for U.S. and partner nation deployments to enhance unit combat capabilities and readiness. The Wing's Federal mission is to maintain well- trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide assistance during national emergencies such as natural disasters or civil disturbances. Under state law, the Wing provides protection of life, property, and preserves peace, order, and public safety. In addition to geographically separate units at Davis-Monthan Above: 162nd Fighter Wing patch. Air Force Base and Fort Huachuca, the 162nd Wing includes the Headquarters Squadron and the following groups:

o 162nd Operations Group: Provides the world’s finest F-16 instruction ensuring COMMANDER RANK accomplishment of the Wing’s primary training mission. Conducts flying Colonel operations in the F-16 C/D and Mid-Life Update aircraft for both United States and allied partner pilots. Includes the Operation Support Flight, 162nd Training Squadron, International Military Student Office, and the 148th, 152nd, and 195th Fighter Squadrons. TESTING & TRAINING RANGES

Barry M. Goldwater Range Complex o 162nd Maintenance Group: Provides outstanding primary support functions

for the largest fighter wing in the Air National Guard. Approximately 780

Guardsmen assigned to the group perform several levels of maintenance on 70

F-16C/D and Mid-Life Update Fighting Falcons. Includes the Aircraft UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Maintenance Operations

Flight, and Quality Assurance. » Established in 1956

» The 162nd Fighter Wing has more o 162nd Medical Group: Ensures mission accomplishment by monitoring and than 43 years of experience in providing for the health and well-being of the Wing’s personnel including fighter training, and more than 23 temporary student pilots. years of experience in international military training

o 162nd Mission Support Group: Provides outstanding primary support » The 162nd Wing has graduated functions for the largest full-time force in the Air National Guard. Encompassing more than 7,000 fighter pilots since a diversity of functions, the Mission Support Group includes the civil engineers 1969

and fire department, communications, contracting, logistics readiness, military » Wing instructor pilots average more and civilian personnel, security forces, and base services. Includes 162nd than 3,000 fighter hours Communications Flight, Contracting Office, 162nd Logistics Readiness » Aircraft maintainers average 18 Squadron, 162nd Mission Support Flight, 162nd Security Forces Squadron, and years of experience in fighter 162nd Services Flight. aircraft

o 214th Reconnaissance Group: This unit has detachments at Davis-Monthan and Fort Huachuca. The detachment at Davis-Monthan flies the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle in daily combat missions via satellite, providing troops on the ground with almost around the clock intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The hangar and support facilities for the launch and recovery unit at Fort Huachuca are in the final stages of completion. Once complete the facilities will house four MQ-1 Predator drones. This unit will train pilots and senor operators to conduct takeoffs and landings, one of five such units in the United States. In the future the unit will work with stateside partners fulfill state missions as required.

For more information, please visit https://dema.az.gov

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